It’s the first weekend of October. Get out with your families! Here are a few of our favorite happenings this weekend…
Friday, October 3, 2014 to Sunday, October 5, 2014
Stowe Oktoberfest
Held in Stowe’s Jackson’s Area, the Annual Oktoberfest is a Bavarian festival that has fun for all ages. From oompah bands to authentic German foods, pumpkin and face painting and even a kinderplatz for kids with a Jumping house and face painting.
Grand Parade
- Saturday at 10:00am
- Mountain Rd. & Main St. Stowe
Join celebrity grand marshals and special guests at the Grand Parade to officially open Oktoberfest 2012. The parade will include marching bands, floats representing local clubs, organizations and companies, dignitaries, classic cars and a few surprises.
Cost: Adults $10 | Kids 9-20 $5 |Children under age 9 are free with paid family member
For More Information: https://vermontmoms.com/event/stowe-oktoberfest/
Saturday, October 4, 2014 to Sunday, October 5, 2014
Champlain Mini Maker Faire
The third-annual Champlain Mini Maker Faire will be a two-day event featuring dozens of Makers and the new ChampBot Challenge. A Maker Faire brings together families and individuals to celebrate the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset and showcase all kinds of incredible projects. At the Champlain Mini Maker Faire, you’ll find arts and crafts, science and engineering, food and music, and more. What makes this event special is that all these interesting projects and smart, creative people come together. They are actively and openly creating a maker culture.
Cost: Free for kids under 11!
For More Information: https://vermontmoms.com/event/champlain-mini-maker-faire/
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Sam Mazza’s Harvest Festival
When the leaves start turning everyone at Mazza’s celebrates fall and the wonderful experiences that this season brings by holding their annual Fall Festival. It is a great family experience. The festival offers lots of on-grounds entertainment. Take a Hay Ride to the Pumpkin Fields to Pick Your Own. Enjoy Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Donuts, Pumpkin Fudge, our own Apple Pies & Cider. Children will enjoy Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Fall Games & the famous Corn Maze. WVMT Radio Personality Charlie Papillo is Master of Ceremonies all day.
Cost: Activities Vary
For More Information: https://vermontmoms.com/event/sam-mazzas-harvest-festival/
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Harvest Celebration @ City Market
It is fun for the entire family. Sample some of Vermont’s finest products while listening to live music. They will have lots of delicious delights available to taste as well as prize giveaways, face painting, and more!
New location: Memorial Aauditorium
Cost: Free
For More Information: https://vermontmoms.com/event/harvest-celebration-at-city-market/